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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1916

Page

3

Farmers Fall Victim to Clever Ring in Orange County

Middletown subscribers of the Orange County Telephone Company face rate increases with new charges in Pine Bush Otisville and rural areas. The firm cites service improvements as justification. Meanwhile several farmers near Middletown seek legal help to stop payment on notes claimed to be signed for feed, after a salesman allegedly misled them.

Middletown Orange County Telephone Company Amfiddie Orange County Télephone Company Otisville Pine Bush Moe Bush Widdletown Arosund Mit New Hampton Naper Orange County Farm Bureau Sutden Pargam Pris Mads Hin

Montgomery Man Injured by Fall in hay load mishap

Willem Larkin, hurt after a hay load fall, walks with a crutch. He broke two small bones in a foot while helping neighbor Thomas McCarty and was employed by John Houlihan. Recovery will take at least three weeks. Thanksgiving events and funeral services noted in local notices.

Montgomery Willem Larkin John Houlihan Thomas McCarty

Mary E Dater Dies Wednesday Widow of Geo Dater

Mrs Mary To Tater widow of Geo W Dater of Llowissure died at her home Wednesday at the age of nine. The funeral was held at the law home Saturday at 2 pm and interment in the family plot in Mahwah NJ. Survived by daughters Mrs So iach and Bre CS Patterson Tutrede Mrs FM Scholz of this city Em Ry and Georgia Dater at home in Bheatavireg and Alram proprietor of store st Siontsturg.

Mary To. Tater Geo. W. Dater Llowissure Law Home Mahwah Dater So Iach CS. Patterson Tutrede Mire FM. Scholz Em. Ry Georgia Dater Bheatavireg Alram St Siontsturg

Thompson Ridge School Is Closed

Thompson Ridge December notes report the Thompson Ridge School closed for a period due to staffing. Mrs Tren ry Humpsle recovers from an illness. Mrs J Clark and others visit Staten Island and Warwick relatives. Church services and activities are listed for Hopewell and local congregants.

Thompson Ridge Trenry Humpsle J . Clark Statenland Hunt Warwick I. Stanley Chedinter Fon Fy Newark Hopewell Christian Radeavor Mins Havel

Seventh Members Want New System End Guard Efficiency

The piece argues a broad reform of militia and National Guard structure, urging universal training and larger regular army support. It discusses political pressure from veterans groups and concerns over current guard effectiveness, calling for systemic changes to national defense.

New York Iwo National Guard Texas Tnienal Corey Orcuniversal Guanis Roen Anidier

John Fuess Retires From State Hospital Service

John Fuess, longtime Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital staffer, retires after 23 years of service. He came to Middletown in 1893, held night watch duties, earned nursing credentials in 1897, married Margaret Lawson, and plans possibly to become an Erie gateman.

John Fess Middletown Fuess School of Nursing Margaret Lawson Mongaup Valley Weat Main Street Ernest L William J Seneca Fills N. Y Fuesa Erie Mays John Fuens Oneida County

Middletown Civil Service Commission Inspects Records

Report on October 31 review of Middletown Municipal Civil Service Commission records. Details include commissioners, secretary, meetings, exams, salaries, and calls for updated rules and broader job classifications across new departments.

Birdseye Middletown Municipal Civil Service Commission City of Buate Civil Service Commission Municpal Civil Service Commission Jantter David Vention Dusned Nealer Paseed Common Council Allefty Boards Pagnell Board of Edication Er. Rinees wWelkhin Connamon Connell Coranikaton Mrnteiial Commission Itas Municipal Commission State Commission Civil Service Commission

Reverse Decision in 0. & W. Appeal

The appellate board reverses the Workmen's Compensation claim decision involving Ida Adams and others against New York Ontario and Western Railway Company. The case, heard before an appellate division, is remanded with Howard J and Cochrane J concurring, restoring a favorable outcome for the claimants.

Albani Pee Ida Adams New York Ontario and Western Railway Company Apurellania Apecate Aiviston Weathesday Cochrane Howard J

Morning papers announce price hike for weeklies

Several local morning papers reveal December 1 12 cent weekly price for newspapers, up from 11 cents, following earlier increases by other papers the day before. The announcements indicate a general rise in single copy prices across morning publications.

Mitebareh Dee 2

Learn to Save and Build Peace of Mind

A fragmented moral instruction advising regular deposits of a portion of income and planned saving. Emphasizes willpower and the support of friends, urging consistent contribution and saving for unexpected needs.

Tanner Announces His Resignation As Party Chair

Frederick C. Tenner announced on December 2 his plan to return as chairman of the Republican state committee at the next meeting likely late next week. He gave no letter to members and said his law practice prevents full time duties. Bertrand H. Snell of St Lawrence County is likely to succeed him, with an upstate successor favored.

New York Frederick C. Tenner Republican &Ate Tanner F. J. H. Kracke Kracke Eugene Sam Richme Uly

Blame Prosperity for Rum Increase

Pittsburgh report links rising drink use and family desertion to prosperity causing labor demand. Acute poverty from job loss persists while business gains drive more charity cases and alcohol-related family breakups.

Pittsburgh

Mrs Holtslander Dies After Short Illness At 33

Mrs Mary Florence Holtslander wife of Roy A Holtslander of 29 James Street Boonton New Jersey died Saturday after a three day illness following a serious operation at Middle Town Sanitarium She was born April 5 1884 in Hoonton New Jersey and married Robert Albert Holtslander June 24 1905 Surviving are her husband two brothers Willard and Fred of Boonton and a sister Mrs Josephine Neat She was a member of the Daughters of Liberty and the First Presbyterian Church at Boonton.

Mary Florence Holtslander Roy A. Holtslander James Street Middletown Holtslander Parisan Francisco Emil Earis Hoonton N. J Ror Albert Holtslander Willard F Fred Boonton N. Ie Mra Josephine

17 Year Old Cat Has an Easy Time

Liberty, Dee. 2 Ming Louise Swartz keeps a very old cat in her Dahlia home in Sullivan county. The animal has outlived many seasons and remains largely incapacitated by a fractured hip. The cat, owned by Mrs. Efie Calkina’s neighbor, shares a playful rivalry with two other felines.

Liberty Dee Ming Louise Swartz Dahlia Sullivan County Tabby Efe Calkina Nelahhor Miss Swartz Stas Seariz

Two and a Half Cent Pieces Needed

Washington. The Mint's annual report urges a law authorizing copper and nickel two and a half cent coins. It notes existing five and ten cent shops and mayarch commercial channels would adjust prices to 2.5 cent coins.

Washington

Picturesque Auto Tours Through Empire State to Canada

New York reports Edward V. Wilbern and Mrs. Wilbern of Cincinnati touring 10,000 miles by car. They praise New York scenery around Ashokan Reservoir and Mohawk Trail, Adirondacks, Lake Sunapes, White Mountains, and Maine valleys, plus white marble Manchester Vermont roads. Mrs. Wilbern is Frank Harding’s daughter, former Orange County Trust president.

New York Edward V. Wilbern Wilbern Cincinnati Claridge Gotham California Catskills Ashokan Reservoir Tate Northland New England Canada Berkshires Jacob's Ladder Lenox Springfield Mass Greenfield Williamstown Cme Adirondacks Au Sable Lakes Au Sable Club Green Mountains Manchester White Mountains Bretton Woods Crawford's Notch Dirville Notch United States Maine Androscogein River Igrede Rangeley Lakes Kennebec Great Natural Woods Jackman Quebec St. Lawrence Montreal Mrs. Wilbern Frank Harding The Orange County Trust Company

Chester Man Faces Charge Against Remer in York Case

Chester resident George W Fredericks accuses Remer of enticement and white slavery involving his 17 year old daughter Lillian Fredericks. Remer, a former Montgomery garage employee, was arrested near York on November 22 after authorities traced him and the girl from Brooklyn to York. He is jailed on adultery and white slavery charges as federal interest is explored.

Coates Remer Montgomery York Bia George W. Fredericks Chester Remer Lillian Fredericks Railroad Fredericxs Brooklyn Bloomfeld N. J Walden New York J. J. Hutchinson Goshen Wilcox Fredericks Stemer

Goshen Driving Club Season Standings and Social Notes

Unionville reports inclusion of Goshen Driving Club standings for the season. Thanksgiving observations list visits by Belle Keepern and Mrs Verlin with Mr and Mrs John Everett in Sussex, plus other regional social mentions including Roy Elston and Rev Mr Smith attending local church events and a men’s Bible class.

Unionille Belle Keepern Verlin Miss Elston John Everett Sussex Roc. McNeill Brooklyn Rettha Beemer New York Cecelia Reian Terry Sos Mire Vradgeon Srewex Roy Elston Newchurch Hanford-Timbdrell Presbyterian Sondax School O'Dlock Emith Middletown

Local cattlemen buy famed bull in Pennsylvania sale

Fortnam, Triet All, and others from Middletown and Wall acquire Detchland Colantha Artis Ladio 4.1D, a renowned senior herd sire linked to Penn State Treotcheifer. Six of his daughters are tested under the Pan n Riate Cofere program, with 28 or more mares producing offspring.

Fonestale Dee I—C Fortnarm Triet Seler Gomer Denton Middletown Penn Mt. Fortnam

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